CHAPTER 356: CHAPTER 297: END CAT’S GAME (REQUESTING MONTHLY TICKETS~)_2

Water System Mid-Level Technique: Dragon Tail Whip.

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion made the right gamble.

By exchanging injuries, it successfully harmed the End Cat for the first time!

Although this small injury might mean little to the End Cat, it proved that it was not invincible!

The End Cat once again vanished into the darkness, like a ghost appearing and disappearing at will, ready to strike at any moment.

"Roar!"

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion, dripping with blood, felt intense pain coursing through its entire body.

The intense battle had triggered its old wound.

Yet its spirit grew more excited.

"Ni Ni, can you still hold on?"

Qian Rui quickly inquired through telepathy.

Under telepathy, Qian Rui could empathize with the pain the Blade Tooth Sea Lion was experiencing at that moment.

Qian Rui felt heartbroken, but did not concede immediately.

Because he wanted to obtain the Green Grass Cake.

From observing the previous challenger who successfully obtained the Green Grass Cake, he noticed that the two primary differences from other Spirit Masters participating in the trial were longer perseverance and more severe injuries.

So, whether it was enduring longer or sustaining heavier injuries, Qian Rui aimed to meet both conditions as much as possible.

"Roar!"

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion let out a high-pitched cry, indicating it could still persist, while focusing intently on the End Cat’s next assault.

Qian Rui activated his Spirit Master Talent, Unyielding Will.

This was an amplifying Spirit Master talent.

Its effect was to boost one’s morale and strength, increasing fighting power with more severe injuries. It wouldn’t be defeated unless it suffered a fatal blow in a short period.

Previously, in that area of the sea, facing the assault of several Sharp Tooth Sharks of higher level, the Blade Tooth Sea Lion endured relying on Unyielding Will.

"Interesting, this Blade Tooth Sea Lion has a pre-existing injury and can’t engage in high-intensity battle. Yet, with astonishing combat awareness and tactics, it withstood two waves of Moli’s assault."

Chen Mo pondered silently.

Through telepathy with the End Cat, he could sense the Blade Tooth Sea Lion’s condition.

"Moli, continue using Shadow Clones with Weak Point Strikes."

"Meow~"

In the pitch-black darkness, the End Cat launched another attack.

This time, under Unyielding Will, the Blade Tooth Sea Lion detected the End Cat’s main body by the slight differences in the water flow and immediately used Undercurrent Surge.

Another exchange of injuries.

But overall, the Blade Tooth Sea Lion suffered more.

The End Cat was vastly superior in both racial level and physical attributes, only holding back its full strength to hone itself.

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion’s attacks often only brushed past, unable to inflict substantial damage.

But every attack from the End Cat left a wound on it, causing considerable damage.

Not to mention its pre-existing physical vulnerabilities.

After continuous 5 rounds of attacks, the Blade Tooth Sea Lion was already soaked in blood, and the effect of Unyielding Will was waning, with pain emanating from every corner of its body.

Its will was becoming blurred, nearing its limit quickly.

However, despite this, the Blade Tooth Sea Lion did not retreat a single step, just like back in the day.

Such unwavering will inevitably moved Chen Mo.

"Moli, come back! Consider it passed the first trial."

After some thought, Chen Mo said through telepathy, softly.

"Meow~"

The End Cat nodded and disappeared into the darkness.

It, too, found it hard to keep striking, with each subsequent attack becoming lighter.

In the darkness, Qian Rui and the Blade Tooth focused intently, waiting for the End Cat’s next strike.

But, the next moment, a line of glowing blue text appeared ahead—

[Congratulations on Passing the First Trial]

"Passed?!"

Qian Rui’s eyes were filled with astonishment.

"Could it be that clearing the trial isn’t about defeating the End Cat, but enduring its attack for a period?"

Qian Rui speculated silently in his mind.

But regardless of the reasons, he passed the trial, meaning he might be able to get the Green Grass Cake, right?

The next moment, an uncontrollable delight flashed in his eyes.

Because right next to him, the coveted green cake appeared, with a post-it note written in fluorescent ink saying [Green Grass Cake].

"It’s the Green Grass Cake!"

Qian Rui exclaimed in excitement.

He was so thrilled that tears welled up in his eyes.

"Quickly, eat!"

"Roar!"

The Blade Tooth Seal started consuming the Green Grass Cake.

Gradually, its eyes squinted in contentment; the Green Grass Cake was unexpectedly delicious and seemed to possess a pain-relieving power.

For a moment, it felt as if it had been transported to an endless, breathtaking grassland.

Upon returning from the "illusion" of the grassland to reality, it was amazed to find—

Both the injuries sustained from the battle and its internal ailments were healed!

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion felt a long-lost vitality surging within, an indescribable sense of being reborn.

Although not an epic delicacy, this Green Grass Cake’s effects in [Healing] were undeniably epic due to its singular effectiveness!

"Roar!"

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion let out a joyful hum, sharing the good news with its Spirit Master and the Iron-Backed Turtle.

Qian Rui hugged the Blade Tooth Sea Lion in excitement.

"Roar Voar~"

They had waited so long for this day!

Originally, at least two more years of effort would have been needed, but thanks to the Green Grass Cake, the injuries were fully healed two years in advance!

Two years was crucial for a young Spirit Master and a growing Spiritual Beast!

Besides the Green Grass Cake, the reward for passing the first trial was a vial of water-elemental spirit-recovering potion.

After the Blade Tooth Seal’s spiritual power was mostly restored, faint blue glowing letters appeared not far away.

[Shadow Trial, Second Round Begins!]

[10, 9...]

The glowing numbers kept declining, and the second trial was about to begin!

Chen Mo, equipping the End Cat with the entries Swift as Wind and Background Character, said:

"Moli, take it slow like before; don’t knock them out too quickly."

After all, besides completing entry challenges, the trial’s main goal was to help Moli accumulate combat experience.

It’s rare to have a fairly decent opponent, so why not practice a little longer!

"Meow!"

Equipped with the two entries, the End Cat felt as light as the wind.

Its strength returned slightly!

Not much, but enough!

Thus, after battling several rounds with the Blade Tooth Sea Lion, and draining its last bit of spiritual power, Chen Mo let the Starlight Glowing Butterfly create a message with glowing powder—

[Congratulations on Passing the Second Trial]

The second trial, passed too!?

"Why does it feel like the End Cat is holding back against me?"

Thinking about passing another trial, Qian Rui couldn’t help but feel strange.

The Blade Tooth Sea Lion barely managed the first trial, but faced with the second, it handled it more easily?

Even when having multiple chances to eliminate it, the opponent just lightly tapped with a paw without using any technique.

If not holding back, even he wouldn’t believe it.

Yet all previous challengers mentioned the absurdly high difficulty of this dark trial?

"I wonder what challenge lies in the third trial?"

Qian Rui contemplated expectantly.

What rewards would there be for passing all three trials?

Whoosh—

But as soon as the glowing countdown hit zero, a breaking wind sound reached his ears.

Simultaneously, a faint blood mark appeared on the Blade Tooth Sea Lion’s neck.

The End Cat didn’t use full power, just mildly indicated.

Right then, four large glowing words appeared not far away [Challenge Failed].

"Huh?"

Eliminated already?

Is the challenge over just like that?

It’s worth noting that after equipping Predatory Hunter, Apprentice Assassin, Weak Spot Smasher, and 12 other entries plus Xiao Jiu’s Wish Technique aid, the End Cat was already at Commander High Rank!

Certainly not something the Blade Tooth Sea Lion could handle!